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SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Zoom Meeting All SESPs are welcome. This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org.
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RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or
2 events,
Transition Planning Training
Transition Planning Training
This presentation provides an understanding of the transition planning process, including why transition planning is important, services that could be included, who is eligible, student and parent/SESP roles in transition planning, and the role of student’s vision. We will discuss how to prepare for a transition planning
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: West Springfield SEPAC This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when
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SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Zoom Meeting All SESPs are welcome. This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org.
2 events,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Norton SEPAC This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: The Arc of Greater Brockton Our new presentation addresses what a bully is; the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying; some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying; and how to address bullying in the IEP. We welcome both parents and professionals to join
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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Bridgewater-Raynham SEPAC Our new presentation addresses what a bully is; the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying; some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying; and how to address bullying in the IEP. We welcome both parents and professionals to join us for this
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Westwood SEPAC This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
4 events,
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or
Networking Series
Networking Series
Register for Networking Are you a: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer? Join us for a FREE opportunity to network, brought to you by Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC), Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), and MassPAC programs of the
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Norwell SEPAC This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are
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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: CHL Lipton Early Intervention Explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals, placement, response options, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign up
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Taunton SEPAC This presentation addresses the planning involved when a student is of transition age. The importance of planning, the roles of both parent/guardian and student and the student’s post-secondary vision. We will discuss how to prepare for the transition planning meeting, the age of majority,
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A Jornada como Pai de uma criança especial – atÃpica
A Jornada como Pai de uma criança especial – atÃpica
Informações sobre serviços disponÃveis no estado, mas também como melhorar o relacionamento com os profissionais da rede de saúde e escolar, seja educação geral como educação especial. Seja você uma pessoa que já chegou a muitos anos atrás mas não foi exposto a certas situações a qual
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Fitchburg Public Schools This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when
4 events,
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Attleboro SEPAC This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are
Section 504 Plans
Section 504 Plans
Host: Norfolk SEPAC Explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains, and the major differences between a 504 Plan and an IEP. Please sign up to attend through our Zoom registration link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-6trz0sH9Y1kd9YW_bWY3vHxZJRUBb3 Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to
4 events,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Tewksbury SEPAC This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Belmont SEPAC This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are
2 events,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Dover-Sherborn SEPAC This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Zoom Meeting All SESPs are welcome. This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org.
0 events,
1 event,
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or
1 event,
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Melrose SEPAC This presentation addresses the planning involved when a student is of transition age. The importance of planning, the roles of both parent/guardian and student and the student’s post-secondary vision. We will discuss how to prepare for the transition planning meeting, the age of majority,
4 events,
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Zoom Meeting All SESPs are welcome. This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org.
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Lenox Public Schools This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Dennis Yarmouth SEPAC This presentation addresses the planning involved when a student is of transition age. The importance of planning, the roles of both parent/guardian and student and the student’s post-secondary vision. We will discuss how to prepare for the transition planning meeting, the age of
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Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs
This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students in the child welfare system. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects on the academic and social/emotional learning of a student and the impact on their IEP. This training
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Stoneham SEPAC This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host:Â Winchester SEPAC This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are
1 event,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Braintree SEPAC This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
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SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Zoom Meeting All SESPs are welcome. This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org.
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Beverly SEPAC This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Carlisle SEPAC This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
1 event,
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: North Middlesex Regional School District SEPAC Describes how to be an effective communicator, why effective communication with the school is important, summarizes the methods of communication, how to establish effective communication with the school and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign up
3 events,
Discipline and Suspension Training
Discipline and Suspension Training
This training describes different types of disciplinary offenses, the school responsibilities for discipline, range of consequences for rule violations, the difference between suspensions, expulsions, and emergency removals, different categories of suspensions, procedures for out of school suspensions and expulsions, and legal protections for students on IEPs including
Charla de la comunidad latina de FCSN
Charla de la comunidad latina de FCSN
Charla de la comunidad latina de FCSN (Ruth de la Cruz Coordinadora del Grupo de Padres Latinos de FCSN, nos reunimos el primer jueves de cada mes para traer actualizaciones de los proyectos de FCSN, responder preguntas y a veces aprovechar la oportunidad para hacer capacitaciones o
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host:Â Wakefield SEPAC This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are
2 events,
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or